- Location: Juba, Sudan
- Sector: Government
- Experience: Advanced
- Last Date To Apply Jan-24-2012
- Date Posted Dec-29-2011
Description
SOLICITATION NUMBER: SOL-OFDA-12-000002
ISSUANCE DATE: December 22, 2011
CLOSING DATE: January 24, 2012, 5:00 p.m. EST
SUBJECT: Solicitation for U.S. Personal Service Contractor for a Senior Humanitarian Advisor in Juba, South Sudan
Ladies/Gentlemen:
The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking applications
(Optional Form 612 only) from qualified U.S. citizens to provide personal services as Senior Humanitarian Advisor under a personal services contract, as described in the attached solicitation.
Submittals shall be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified.
Applicants interested in applying for this position MUST submit the following materials:
- Complete and hand-signed federal form OF-612 (including OF-612 continuation sheets as needed).
NOTE: Submission of a resume alone
IS NOT a complete application. This position requires the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described in the "Applying" section. Please carefully review the complete job announcement and the "Applying" instructions. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your not being considered for employment.
- Supplemental document specifically addressing the five (5) Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs) shown in the solicitation.
Incomplete or unsigned applications shall not be considered. These
signed forms must be mailed, delivered, faxed, or emailed (email applications must be signed) to:
GlobalCorps
529 14th Street, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20045
E-Mail Address: shajuba@globalcorps.com
Facsímile: (202) 315-3803 or (240) 465-0244
Applicants should retain for their records copies of all enclosures which accompany their applications. Any questions on this solicitation may be directed to:
Matthew Sapp or Amanda Kitch
Telephone Number: (202) 661-9381 or (202) 661-9349
E-Mail Address: shajuba@globalcorps.com
Website:
www.globalcorps.com
Facsímile: (202) 315-3803 or (240) 465-0244
Sincerely,
Lance Butler III
Contracting Officer
Solicitation for U.S. Personal Service Contractor (PSC) Senior Humanitarian Advisor – Juba, South Sudan
1. SOLICITATION NO.: SOL-OFDA-12-000002
2. ISSUANCE DATE: December 22, 2011
3. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: January 24, 2012, 5:00 pm EST
4. POSITION TITLE: Senior Humanitarian Advisor
5. MARKET VALUE: GS-14 equivalent ($84,697 - $110,104 - not eligible for locality pay). Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value based upon the candidate’s past salary, work history and educational background.
Salaries over and above the top of the pay range will not be entertained or negotiated.
6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Two (2) years with three (3) option years
7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Juba, South Sudan
There may be an initial training program in Washington, D.C. for three months, which will include formal classroom training and on-the-job training; and may include security training. After completion of Washington training, the Senior Humanitarian Advisor will be assigned to the place of performance.
8. STATEMENT OF WORK
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Background
The Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) is the office within USAID that is responsible for providing emergency non-food humanitarian assistance in response to international crises and disasters. OFDA is part of the Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA) and is organized into three divisions under the management of the Office of the Director (OFDA/OD). The Disaster Response and Mitigation Division (DRM) is responsible for the provision of emergency humanitarian assistance through a grants mechanism to non-governmental organizations (NGOs), international organizations (IOs), including the United Nations (UN) agencies, and to other partners to ensure the implementation and delivery of this assistance. This division also oversees OFDA's non-response efforts in disaster risk reduction. DRM also coordinates with other organizations for the provision of relief supplies and assistance. DRM devises, coordinates, and implements program strategies for a variety of natural and man-made disaster situations. It encompasses a group of technical sector specialists who provide expert capability in assessing the quality of disaster response and disaster risk reduction activities. The Program Support Division (PS) provides programmatic and administrative support including budget/financial services, procurement planning and guidance, contracts and grants administration, and communication support for OFDA’s Washington and field offices. The Operations Division (OPS) develops and manages logistical and operational support for disaster responses and administrative support to all offices and operations. OPS maintains readiness to respond to emergencies through several mechanisms, including managing Search and Rescue Teams (SAR), coordinating and supporting Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DARTs), and the Washington-based Response Management Teams (RMTs) as needed.
Introduction
The January 2005 signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) between the Government of the Republic of the Sudan and the southern-based Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) officially ended more than two decades of north–south conflict during which famine, fighting, and disease killed an estimated 2 million people and displaced at least 4.5 million others. The CPA gave legitimacy to the two major parties—now sharing power in a Government of National Unity (GNU)—and contained a proviso for Southern Sudan to conduct a referendum on self-determination on January 9, 2011. The referendum in January 2011 resulted in a vote for independence. As a result, the Republic of South Sudan officially became an independent country on July 9, 2011. Between the signing of the peace agreement in 2005 and November 2010, more than two million Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and 330,000 refugees returned to their communities in Southern Sudan and the Three Areas located between northern and Southern Sudan, according to the International Organization for Migration and the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.
Populations continue to return from northern Sudan to the ten states of Southern Sudan and the Three Areas of Southern Kordofan, Blue Nile, and Abyei Area. Returns have continued at a steady but slow pace since late January 2011 following the referendum, relative to the high rate between the end of October 2010 and the beginning of January. Nearly 350,000 people returned to Southern Sudan and the Three Areas between October 30, 2010 and May 31, 2011.
The U.S. Government (USG) remains the leading international donor to Sudan, contributing nearly $5.1 billion for humanitarian programs in Sudan and eastern Chad since FY 2004. In FY 2011, the USG continued to support the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement.
OBJECTIVE
USAID/OFDA requires the services of a Senior Humanitarian Advisor based in Juba, South Sudan to ensure that OFDA’s objectives for disaster assistance, risk reduction, strategic reporting, interagency coordination, and situational analysis are met in the ongoing response.
9. CORE FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position requires an individual who is able to reside in Juba, South Sudan, as determined in consultation with the Embassy and the Mission and subject to security and programmatic considerations. It also requires willingness to travel outside of Juba on short notice for possibly an extended period of time. The incumbent will serve as the primary contact and liaison for OFDA's ongoing humanitarian assistance activities in South Sudan, as well as for disaster risk reduction programs. The incumbent will work closely with the USAID/South Sudan Mission, the US Embassy, other U.S. Agencies as appropriate, IOs, NGOs, and the UN, to respond to humanitarian needs and sudden onset disasters. The Senior Humanitarian Advisor will be responsible for program analysis, program monitoring, oversight of program implementation, as well as reporting to OFDA East and Central Africa Regional Office (ECARO) in Nairobi, Kenya, OFDA Washington, and USAID/South Sudan and U.S. Embassy/South Sudan, as required.
This position requires substantial coordination with representatives from other USAID offices, the US Embassy, other U.S. Government (USG) agencies, the Republic of South Sudan (ROSS), U.S. military representatives, as well as with relevant UN and NGOs, therefore requiring a highly collaborative work style. The Senior Humanitarian Advisor must be prepared to function effectively in a challenging and restrictive work environment and be willing to strictly adhere to U.S. Embassy security guidelines.
Working directly under the guidance and supervision of the OFDA Principal Regional Advisor (PRA) for East and Central Africa and in consultation with USAID/South Sudan, the incumbent will:
- Serve as the principal point of contact for OFDA in South Sudan for humanitarian issues, and serve as a liaison on program issues among the USAID mission, U.S. Embassy and other U.S Agencies, military representatives, OFDA/Washington and the overall humanitarian community.
- Lead efforts to identify and assess humanitarian assistance requirements and target beneficiary groups and locations, and existing relief and reintegration programs, and recommend the types of interventions and budget levels necessary to support OFDA-funded programs in South Sudan.
- Supervise relevant U.S. Personal Services Contractors and foreign national program staff within the Juba OFDA Program Office.
- Monitor ongoing programs and the overall humanitarian assistance efforts in South Sudan. Regularly review partner’s reports, coordinate with OFDA/ECARO and OFDA/Sudan on issues of mutual interest, and provide coordinated field feedback to the partners.
- Coordinate collection of information and provide updates and recommendations through written reports on issues related to the humanitarian situation, including the following:
- Capacity and level of activity of local institutions to carry out relief programs;
- Capacity and ability of UN, IOs, and NGOs to carry out programs;
- Capacity of the logistics infrastructure to support programs;
- Security situation of personnel, convoys, and relief operations in general;
- Impact of ROSS activities on humanitarian programs;
- Contributions by other donors, problems arising from implementation of relief and reintegration programs, and any other issues that require the attention of OFDA; and
- Humanitarian coordination issues and any recommendations for change.
- Provide guidance to organizations that are developing proposals for OFDA, based on OFDA’s Guidelines for Unsolicited Proposals and Reporting; review concept papers and proposals and provide timely recommendations/comments to OFDA/Washington and OFDA/ECARO.
- Present OFDA perspectives to NGOs, IOs, and UN agencies relating to humanitarian assistance strategies and priorities, including OFDA’s approach to reintegration and humanitarian protection. Work closely with the PRA to discuss and understand sectoral priorities.
- Visit OFDA-funded projects, and report on a timely basis to OFDA/Washington and OFDA/ECARO on the quality of grantees’ work, noting deficiencies, attributes, and evolving operational conditions.
- Represent USG humanitarian interests at national and international meetings and conferences, and facilitate, as requested, travel and briefings for official USG visitors interested in humanitarian issues.
- Maintain regular liaison with UN, NGOs, IOs, the ROSS, and other organizations regarding humanitarian activities.
- Maintain regular, close coordination and communication with the OFDA/ECARO PRA and OFDA/Washington, as necessary.
- Contribute to field reports on trends, individual agency programming issues, and topics such as reintegration, humanitarian protection and coordination.
- Submit situation reports and assessment reports whenever necessary, including monthly official reporting cables or as the situation warrants.
- Have the ability to operate standard field communications equipment; may be required to operate a four-wheel drive, standard shift vehicle in cross-country conditions.
SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP:
The Senior Humanitarian Advisor will report directly to the OFDA PRA for ECARO. However, for many activities, the Senior Humanitarian Advisor will coordinate tasks directly with personnel within USAID/South Sudan, and in collaboration and consultation with other USAID and U.S. Embassy staff. The Senior Humanitarian Advisor does not have the authority to commit OFDA resources without approval from the OFDA/ECARO PRA and OFDA/Washington.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:
Supervisory controls will be minimal. The Senior Humanitarian Advisor is expected to act independently with minimal direction and will have wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment. The OFDA PRA for ECARO will provide direction in terms of broadly defined program goals and objectives.
10. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is generally sedentary and does not pose undue physical demands. During deployment on Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DARTs) (if required), and during site visits, there may be some additional physical exertion including long periods of standing, walking over rough terrain, or carrying of moderately heavy items (less than 50 pounds).
11. WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is primarily performed in an office setting. During deployment on Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DARTs) (if required), and during site visits, the work may additionally involve special safety and/or security precautions, wearing of protective equipment, and exposure to severe weather conditions.
12. START DATE: Immediately, once necessary clearances are obtained.
13. POINT OF CONTACT: See Cover Letter.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION
(Determines basic eligibility for the position. Applicants who do not meet all of the education and experience factors are considered NOT qualified for the position.)
Bachelor’s degree with study in, or pertinent to, the specialized field of, but not limited to, international relations, economics, food policy, East African studies, or a related field or country; and
nine (9) years of progressively demonstrated experience in emergency relief, disaster risk reduction and/or disaster preparedness programming and management, including but not limited to overseas field experience as demonstrated by short-term deployments or assignments in emergency situations.
OR
Master’s degree with study in, or pertinent to, the specialized field of, but not limited to, international relations, economics, food policy, East African studies, or a related field or country; and
seven (7) years of progressively demonstrated experience in emergency relief, disaster risk reduction and/or disaster preparedness programming and management, including but not limited to overseas field experience as demonstrated by short-term deployments or assignments in emergency situations.
SELECTION FACTORS
(Determines basic eligibility for the position. Applicants who do not meet all of the selection factors are considered NOT qualified for the position.)
- Applicant is a U.S. Citizen;
- Complete and hand-signed federal form OF-612 and OF-612 continuation sheets submitted;
- All applicants must submit complete dates (months/years) and hours per week for all positions listed on the OF-612 to allow for adequate evaluation of your related and direct experience. Experience that cannot be quantified will not be counted towards meeting the experience requirements.
- Supplemental document specifically addressing the Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs) submitted;
- Ability to obtain a SECRET level security clearance as provided by USAID.
- Ability to obtain a Department of State medical clearance;
- Satisfactory verification of academic credentials.
QUALITY RANKING FACTORS (QRFs)
(Used to determine the competitive ranking of qualified applicants in comparison to other applicants. The factors are listed in priority order from highest to least.)
QRF #1 Detail your professional management experience. Describe your work in overseeing and supervising a staff of varied nationalities and cultural backgrounds, and senior U.S. professionals, in emergency situations in foreign countries such as Sudan or other Critical Priority Countries (CPCs). Provide examples of fostering team morale and unity in a challenging security environment;
QRF #2 Provide specific examples of work on leading strategic and program development in the field of international humanitarian assistance. Detail your participation in leading field assessments, program site visits, writing strategy and program guidance documents, and participating in proposal development and/or review;
QRF #3 Describe your experience in the field of international humanitarian assistance, managing programs and staff and representing your organization to high-level policymakers. Provide examples of coordination with U.S. Government humanitarian agencies, including USAID country missions and the U.S. Department of State, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and the United Nations and International Organizations such as the International Organization for Migration, the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, and the UN. Department of Safety and Security;
QRF #4 Provide specific examples of your verbal and written abilities. Experience must include the communication of complex concepts and issues through the preparation and presentation of briefings, memoranda, talking points, and strategic assessments on humanitarian issues; and
QRF #5 Describe knowledge of and experience with operations, administrative, and security systems and processes relevant to supporting staff and programs in overseas emergency situations.
BASIS OF RATING: Applicants who meet the Education/Experience requirements and Selection Factors will be further evaluated based on scoring of the Quality Ranking Factor (QRF) responses. Those applicants determined to be competitively ranked may also be evaluated on interview performance and satisfactory professional reference checks.
Applicants are required to address each of the QRFs on a separate sheet describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards they have received that are relevant to each factor. Be sure to include your name and the announcement number at the top of each additional page. Failure to address the selection and/or Quality Ranking Factors may result in your not receiving credit for all of your pertinent experience, education, training and/or awards.
The Applicant Rating System is as Follows:
QRFs have been assigned the following points:
QRF #1 – 10 points
QRF #2 – 10 points
QRF #3 – 10 points
QRF #4 – 10 points
QRF #5 – 10 points
Interview Performance – 30 points
Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks – 20 points
Total Possible Points: 100
APPLYING:
Applications must be received by the closing date and time at the address specified in the cover letter.
Qualified individuals are
required to submit:
- A complete U.S. Government OF-612 form with hand-written signature (including OF-612 continuation sheets as needed) (downloadable forms are available on the USAID website, http://www.usaid.gov/forms, internet http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/formslibrary.do, at Federal offices, or at www.globalcorps.com).
NOTE: Submission of a resume alone
IS NOT a complete application. This position requires the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described in this section. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your not being considered for employment.
- A supplemental document specifically addressing the five (5) Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs) shown in the solicitation.
To ensure consideration of applications for the intended position, please reference the solicitation number on your application, and as the subject line in any cover letter.
DOCUMENT SUBMITTALS
Via mail: GlobalCorps, 529 14th Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20045
Via facsímile: (202) 315-3803 or (240) 465-0244
Via email: shajuba@globalcorps.com
The most qualified candidates may be interviewed and required to provide a writing sample. OFDA will not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews. Professional references and academic credentials will be evaluated for applicants being considered for selection.
NOTE: If a Secret security clearance is not obtained within nine months after offer acceptance, the offer may be rescinded.
NOTE: If a Department of State medical clearance is not obtained within six months after offer acceptance, the offer may be rescinded
.
NOTE REGARDING GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS FOR THIS SOLICITATION
This solicitation in no way obligates USAID to award a PSC contract, nor does it commit USAID to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of the application.
NOTE REGARDING DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBERS
All individuals contracted as US PSCs are required to have a DUNS Number. USAID will provide a generic DUNS Number and PSCs are not required to register with CCR.
For general information about DUNS Numbers, please refer to FAR Clause 52.204-6, Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number (10/2003)
https://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/52_200_206.html
LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSCs
Forms outlined below can found at:
http://www.usaid.gov/forms/ or at
http://www.forms.gov/bgfPortal/main.do
1. Optional Form 612.
2. Medical History and Examination Form (DS-6561). **
3. Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions (for National Security)
(SF-86), or **
4. Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (SF-85). **
5. Finger Print Card (FD-258). **
6. Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9 Form). **
** Forms 2 through 6 shall be completed
ONLY upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an applicant is the successful candidate for the job.
CONTRACT INFORMATION BULLETINS (CIBs) and ACQUISITION & ASSISTANCE POLICY DIRECTIVES (AAPDs) PERTAINING TO PSCs
CIBs and AAPDs contain changes to USAID policy and General Provisions in USAID regulations and contracts. Please refer to
http://www.usaid.gov/business/business_opportunities/cib/subject.html#psc
to determine which CIBs and AAPDs apply to this contract.
AAPD 06-10 – PSC MEDICAL PAYMENT RESPONSIBILITY
AAPD No. 06-10 is hereby incorporated as Attachment 1 to the solicitation.
BENEFITS/ALLOWANCES:
As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances:
BENEFITS:
Employer's FICA Contribution
Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance
Pay Comparability Adjustment
Annual Increase
Eligibility for Worker's Compensation
Annual & Sick Leave
ALLOWANCES (if Applicable).*
(A) Temporary Lodging Allowance (Section 120).
(B) Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130).
(C) Post Allowance (Section 220).
(D) Supplemental Post Allowance (Section 230).
(E) Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260).
(F) Education Allowance (Section 270).
(G) Education Travel (Section 280).
(H) Post Differential (Chapter 500).
(I) Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600), and
(J) Danger Pay (Section 650).
* Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas).
FEDERAL TAXES: USPSCs are required to pay Federal Income Taxes, FICA, and Medicare
ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, COLOR, SEX, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, LAWFUL POLITICAL AFFILIATION, NON-DISQUALIFYING HANDICAP, MARITAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AFFILIATION WITH AN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION, OR OTHER NON-MERIT FACTOR.
ATTACHMENT 1
Acquisition & Assistance Policy Directive (AAPD) No. 06-10
PSC Medical Expense Payment Responsibility
General Provision 22, MEDICAL EXPENSE PAYMENT RESPONSIBILITY
(OCTOBER 2006)
(a) Definitions. Terms used in this General Provision are defined in 16
FAM 116 available at
http://www.state.gov/m/a/dir/regs/fam/c23002.htm.
Note: personal services contractors are not eligible to participate in the Federal Employees Health Programs.
(b) The regulations in the Foreign Affairs Manual, Volume 16, Chapter 520 (16 FAM 520), Responsibility for Payment of Medical Expenses, apply to this contract, except as stated below. The contractor and each eligible family member are strongly encouraged to obtain health insurance that covers this assignment. Nothing in this provision supersedes or contradicts any other term or provision in this contract that pertains to insurance or medical costs, except that section (e) supplements General Provision 25. “MEDICAL EVACUATION (MEDEVAC) SERVICES.”
(c) When the contractor or eligible family member is covered by health insurance, that insurance is the primary payer for medical services provided to that contractor or eligible family member(s) both in the United States and abroad. The primary insurer’s liability is determined by the terms, conditions, limitations, and exclusions of the insurance policy. When the contractor or eligible family member is not covered by health insurance, the contractor is the primary payer for the total amount of medical costs incurred and the U.S. Government has no payment obligation (see paragraph (f) of this provision).
(d) USAID serves as a secondary payer for medical expenses of the contractor and eligible family members who are covered by health insurance, where the following conditions are met:
(1) The illness, injury, or medical condition giving rise to the expense is incurred, caused, or materially aggravated while the eligible individual is stationed or assigned abroad;
(2) The illness, injury, or medical condition giving rise to the expense required or requires hospitalization and the expense is directly related to the treatment of such illness, injury, or medical condition, including obstetrical care; and
(3) The Office of Medical Services (M/MED) or a Foreign Service medical provider (FSMP) determines that the treatment is appropriate for, and directly related to, the illness, injury, or medical condition.
(e) The Mission Director may, on the advice of M/MED or an FSMP at post, authorize medical travel for the contractor or an eligible family member in accordance with the General Provision 10, Travel and Transportation Expenses (July 1993), section (i) entitled “Emergency and Irregular Travel and Transportation.” In the event of a medical emergency, when time does not permit consultation, the Mission Director may issue a Travel Authorization Form or Medical Services Authorization Form DS-3067, provided that the FSMP or Post Medical Advisor (PMA) is notified as soon as possible following such an issuance. The contractor must promptly file a claim with his or her medevac insurance provider and repay to USAID any amount the medevac insurer pays for medical travel, up to the amount USAID paid under this section. The contractor must repay USAID for medical costs paid by the medevac insurer in accordance with sections (f) and (g) below. In order for medical travel to be an allowable cost under General Provision 10, the contractor must provide USAID written evidence that medevac insurance does not cover these medical travel costs.
(f) If the contractor or eligible family member is not covered by primary health insurance, the contractor is the primary payer for the total amount of medical costs incurred. In the event of a medical emergency, the Medical and Health Program may authorize issuance of Form DS-3067, Authorization for Medical Services for Employees and/or Dependents, to secure admission to a hospital located abroad for the uninsured contractor or eligible family member. In that case, the contractor will be required to reimburse USAID in full for funds advanced by USAID pursuant to the issuance of the authorization. The contractor may reimburse USAID directly or USAID may offset the cost from the contractor’s invoice payments under this contract, any other contract the individual has with the U.S. Government, or through any other available debt collection mechanism.
(g) When USAID pays medical expenses (e.g., pursuant to Form DS-3067, Authorization for Medical Services for Employees and/or Dependents), repayment must be made to USAID either by insurance payment or directly by the contractor, except for the amount of such expenses USAID is obligated to pay under this provision. The Contracting Officer will determine the repayment amount in accordance with the terms of this provision and the policies and procedures for employees contained in 16 FAM 521. When USAID pays the medical expenses, including medical travel costs (see section (e) above), of an individual (either the contractor or an eligible family member) who is covered by insurance, that individual promptly must claim his or her benefits under any applicable insurance policy or policies. As soon as the individual receives the insurance payment, the contractor must reimburse USAID for the full amount that USAID paid on the individual’s behalf or the repayment amount determined by the Contracting Officer in accordance with this paragraph, whichever is less. If an individual is not covered by insurance, the contractor must reimburse USAID for the entire amount of all medical expenses and any travel costs the contractor receives from his/her medevac provider.
(h) In the event that the contractor or eligible family member fails to recover insurance payments or transfer the amount of such payments to USAID within 90 days, USAID will take appropriate action to collect the payments due, unless such failure is for reasons beyond the control of the USPSC/dependent.
(i) Before departing post or terminating the contract, the contractor must settle all medical expense and medical travel costs. If the contractor is insured, he or she must provide proof to the Contracting Officer that those insurance claims have been submitted to the insurance carrier(s) and sign a repayment agreement to repay to USAID any amounts paid by the insurance carrier(s).
Qualifications
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position requires an individual who is able to reside in Juba, South Sudan, as determined in consultation with the Embassy and the Mission and subject to security and programmatic considerations. It also requires willingness to travel outside of Juba on short notice for possibly an extended period of time. The incumbent will serve as the primary contact and liaison for OFDA's ongoing humanitarian assistance activities in South Sudan, as well as for disaster risk reduction programs. The incumbent will work closely with the USAID/South Sudan Mission, the US Embassy, other U.S. Agencies as appropriate, IOs, NGOs, and the UN, to respond to humanitarian needs and sudden onset disasters. The Senior Humanitarian Advisor will be responsible for program analysis, program monitoring, oversight of program implementation, as well as reporting to OFDA East and Central Africa Regional Office (ECARO) in Nairobi, Kenya, OFDA Washington, and USAID/South Sudan and U.S. Embassy/South Sudan, as required.
This position requires substantial coordination with representatives from other USAID offices, the US Embassy, other U.S. Government (USG) agencies, the Republic of South Sudan (ROSS), U.S. military representatives, as well as with relevant UN and NGOs, therefore requiring a highly collaborative work style. The Senior Humanitarian Advisor must be prepared to function effectively in a challenging and restrictive work environment and be willing to strictly adhere to U.S. Embassy security guidelines.
Working directly under the guidance and supervision of the OFDA Principal Regional Advisor (PRA) for East and Central Africa and in consultation with USAID/South Sudan, the incumbent will:
- Serve as the principal point of contact for OFDA in South Sudan for humanitarian issues, and serve as a liaison on program issues among the USAID mission, U.S. Embassy and other U.S Agencies, military representatives, OFDA/Washington and the overall humanitarian community.
- Lead efforts to identify and assess humanitarian assistance requirements and target beneficiary groups and locations, and existing relief and reintegration programs, and recommend the types of interventions and budget levels necessary to support OFDA-funded programs in South Sudan.
- Supervise relevant U.S. Personal Services Contractors and foreign national program staff within the Juba OFDA Program Office.
- Monitor ongoing programs and the overall humanitarian assistance efforts in South Sudan. Regularly review partner’s reports, coordinate with OFDA/ECARO and OFDA/Sudan on issues of mutual interest, and provide coordinated field feedback to the partners.
- Coordinate collection of information and provide updates and recommendations through written reports on issues related to the humanitarian situation, including the following:
- Capacity and level of activity of local institutions to carry out relief programs;
- Capacity and ability of UN, IOs, and NGOs to carry out programs;
- Capacity of the logistics infrastructure to support programs;
- Security situation of personnel, convoys, and relief operations in general;
- Impact of ROSS activities on humanitarian programs;
- Contributions by other donors, problems arising from implementation of relief and reintegration programs, and any other issues that require the attention of OFDA; and
- Humanitarian coordination issues and any recommendations for change.
- Provide guidance to organizations that are developing proposals for OFDA, based on OFDA’s Guidelines for Unsolicited Proposals and Reporting; review concept papers and proposals and provide timely recommendations/comments to OFDA/Washington and OFDA/ECARO.
- Present OFDA perspectives to NGOs, IOs, and UN agencies relating to humanitarian assistance strategies and priorities, including OFDA’s approach to reintegration and humanitarian protection. Work closely with the PRA to discuss and understand sectoral priorities.
- Visit OFDA-funded projects, and report on a timely basis to OFDA/Washington and OFDA/ECARO on the quality of grantees’ work, noting deficiencies, attributes, and evolving operational conditions.
- Represent USG humanitarian interests at national and international meetings and conferences, and facilitate, as requested, travel and briefings for official USG visitors interested in humanitarian issues.
- Maintain regular liaison with UN, NGOs, IOs, the ROSS, and other organizations regarding humanitarian activities.
- Maintain regular, close coordination and communication with the OFDA/ECARO PRA and OFDA/Washington, as necessary.
- Contribute to field reports on trends, individual agency programming issues, and topics such as reintegration, humanitarian protection and coordination.
- Submit situation reports and assessment reports whenever necessary, including monthly official reporting cables or as the situation warrants.
Have the ability to operate standard field communications equipment; may be required to operate a four-wheel drive, standard shift vehicle in cross-country conditions.
Contact Details
- Contact: Matthew Sapp
- Telephone: 202-661-9381
- Email: shajuba@globalcorps.com
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